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Gaming laptop under $1500

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hsetir Original post #1
Apr 8, 2014 at 3:35 AM
Going to buy a high end gaming laptop which should last a couple of years at least.
My friend, returning from US this month, would be getting it for me. So, shipping/customs shouldn't be a problem.

Budget - $1500

Size - 17'' preferable, but would consider 15"

Primary tasks - Hardcore gaming and programming

Configuration - i7, good gpu, can do without ssd

Brands - Open to all.

Other thoughts - I'm bent towards MSI GT70 with 870m. Open to suggestions or any other issues I should be aware of.
seamon
seamon #2
Apr 8, 2014 at 10:53 AM
You might want to consider a Sager. Those things are the most VFM laptops in the entire world.
For instance:
15.6"
XOTIC PC | Sager NP8268-S (Clevo P150SM-A) - 15.6" Gaming Notebook

17.3"
XOTIC PC | Sager NP8278-S (Clevo P170SM-A) - 17.3" Gaming Laptop

You can actually fit GTX 880m into this one within 1600$ if you set rest of the things to a minimum.
GTX 880m is worth it.
$hadow
$hadow #3
Apr 8, 2014 at 1:11 PM
Another heart break for me after checking out this one. Why they don't sell in India. Great specs for a mobile device.
seamon
seamon #4
Apr 8, 2014 at 1:21 PM
$hadow said:
Another heart break for me after checking out this one. Why they don't sell in India. Great specs for a mobile device.
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They do, just no one buys them.
Welcome To Azom

Just get the exigo with no GPU and only Intel HD graphics and upgrade with a GTX 880m MXM 3.0 card.
$hadow
$hadow #5
Apr 8, 2014 at 5:02 PM
seamon said:
They do, just no one buys them.
Welcome To Azom

Just get the exigo with no GPU and only Intel HD graphics and upgrade with a GTX 880m MXM 3.0 card.
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Damm I thought this website is fraud :-D
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hitesh #6
Apr 8, 2014 at 9:22 PM
seamon said:
They do, just no one buys them.
Welcome To Azom

Just get the exigo with no GPU and only Intel HD graphics and upgrade with a GTX 880m MXM 3.0 card.
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[MENTION=248727]seamon[/MENTION]
Have you asked for a quote ?
How much for i7 (with everything else at low) ?
seamon
seamon #7
Apr 8, 2014 at 9:43 PM
hitesh said:
Bookmarked

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[MENTION=248727]seamon[/MENTION]
Have you asked for a quote ?
How much for i7 (with everything else at low) ?
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80k for core i7+GTX 670mx+500GB HDD
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hsetir #8
Apr 9, 2014 at 1:30 AM
seamon said:
You might want to consider a Sager. Those things are the most VFM laptops in the entire world.
For instance:
15.6"
XOTIC PC | Sager NP8268-S (Clevo P150SM-A) - 15.6" Gaming Notebook

17.3"
XOTIC PC | Sager NP8278-S (Clevo P170SM-A) - 17.3" Gaming Laptop

You can actually fit GTX 880m into this one within 1600$ if you set rest of the things to a minimum.
GTX 880m is worth it.
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Seems like a good option. Has anyone had any experience with this site or any similar customization websites?
I guess delivery time is an issue with them.
seamon
seamon #9
Apr 9, 2014 at 6:52 PM
hsetir said:
Seems like a good option. Has anyone had any experience with this site or any similar customization websites?
I guess delivery time is an issue with them.
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Best laptop reseller in USA.